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Continuing enteral nutrition (EN) before elective tracheostomy may be a safe alternative to routine pre-procedural fasting in critically ill patients, according to a prospective study. Researchers found no statistically significant increase in aspiration pneumonia among mechanically ventilated patients who remained on continuous enteral feeding compared with those who fasted before the procedure

Energy restriction and resistance training (RT) are commonly used by athletes to induce body weight and fat losses and improve power to mass ratio. Weight loss-induced greater than predicted decrease in resting energy expenditure (GPDR) has repeatedly been reported in individuals with obesity. However, less is known about GPDR in trained athletes who consume adequate…